Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Opal, which is 15 miles west of Granger, moving north
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Lincoln County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov